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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.0
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0934 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR20055
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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